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Monthly Archives: September 2012
Worries & Wishes
Wish I could stop being such a worry wart but I think it’s genetically programmed in me to be anxious. Sometimes that can be a good thing because I tend to get things done due to anxiety, but when the … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings, White as Milk
Tagged aging, anxiety, Dreams, emotional, feelings, hopes, Life, midlife, personal, travel, wishes, worries
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Why I Still Blog
It’s hard to say some things face to face. Maybe it’s the repressed side of me. Especially mushy things. But mostly if I am no longer here tomorrow (we never know when we’re going), I am glad my loved ones … Continue reading
Food Republic Taking Over Parkway Parade Food Court
I was forlorn to find the foodcourt at Parkway Parade under renovation. I know, a tad dramatic. But I did like coming here for the soya beancurd (tau huay), yellow bean fritters (ham chin pang), mee siam, mee rebus and … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged closed, food court, Food Republic, new, Parkway Parade
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Fully Satisfied My Peking Duck Craving at Asia Grand Restaurant (But Felt Guilty too)
The service at Asia Grand Restaurant is a lot more polite than other Chinese restaurants we’ve been to. Although I wasn’t as impressed with the Peking duck or the fresh fish this time considering the cost was S$180. The tofu … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Asia Grand Restaurant, Chinese, Food, guilty, lunch, Peking Duck, polite, Singapore, spotted garupa, steamed fish
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Surprised to See Tiong Bahru Bakery at Raffles City
It was a real pleasant surprise to see a second more accessible branch of the Tiong Bahru Bakery. The Raffles City mall is connected to City Hall MRT. But the place was so terribly crowded. Even worse than the branch … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged bakery, cafe, City Hall MRT, French, new, Raffles City, Tiong Bahru
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Always Something Cheap & Yummy at Old Airport Road Hawker Centre
This time I tried the famous hainanese satay. B thinks the food at places like these beats all the atas (Singlish for snooty & expensive) places hands down. I on the other hand like variety but I do agree that … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore, White as Milk
Tagged Chuan Kee, famous, Food, Hainanese, hawker, old airport road, satay, Singapore
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Bras Basah Complex: A Cool Place for Books, Stationery & Art Supplies
Bras Basah Complex has been around for ages, since I was a kid in the 80’s. It’s the place you go to for books and art supplies. I hadn’t visited this place for a few years and this time, everywhere … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged 80's, Architecture, Art, assessment books, Basheer, books, bookstore, Bras Basah, Bras Basah Complex, coffeetable, graphic design, kiasu, kids, myopia, Singapore, stationery, vintage
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Cat Socrates: A Little Store Tucked Away at Bras Basah Complex
Chanced upon this cool little knick knack store at Bras Basah Complex. What a cool name huh? Cat Socrates. A philosophizing cat. The Chesire cat from Alice and Wonderland immediately comes to mind. As photos were not allowed inside (it’s … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged bicycle, Bras Basah, Bras Basah Complex, Cat Socrates, indie, knick knacks, Little, old, pretty, shop, stationery
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Sembawang Beach Park: Can’t Wait for the Renovation to be Completed
My partner was very disappointed to find Sembawang beach under renovation. He really likes the laid back nature of this place and doesn’t want it to change. I have to confess I am looking forward to the change and a … Continue reading
My Cousin and Her Bikini Diet
I miss my cousin who is not in Singapore. Goes without saying but I hope she knows it. Took this picture at Wisma because it reminded me of her bikini diet and made me chuckle on the inside. Doesn’t sound … Continue reading
Posted in Health & Wellness
Tagged Art, bikini diet, Cousin, funny, mall, Missing, personal, sculpture, Singapore, thoughts, Wisma
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Exploring Orchard Central’s Rooftop
My new post at White as Milk is all about my dining options at Orchard Central’s Roof Garden. Great view too.
Posted in Food in Singapore, White as Milk
Tagged dining, Food, mall, Orchard Central, red roofs, Restaurants, roof garden, rooftop, view
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Downton Abbey & Memories
I’ve been hooked by the magic of Downton Abbey. The characters feel so real to me and I think about them even after the show is over. I feel concern for them. Is that silly or what? I’m the same … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings
Tagged British, characters, dad, Downton Abbey, drama, father, love, romantic, series, thoughts, TV
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